Metadata Coordinator

Under the direction of the Discovery & Systems Librarian, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating cataloguing, metadata, and electronic resource activation for the library’s collections. The incumbent is lead hand to other library staff with metadata tasks, providing training and support, and ensuring local and professional requirements and best practices are followed. The incumbent also supports the addition of digital resources into the library’s institutional repository through metadata creation, remediation, and other quality assurance responsibilities.

**Education Required**:
An undergraduate university degree (4 year) required _**and**_ a Library & Information Technician Diploma (2 year) or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Experience/Qualifications Required**:

- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in libraries (academic libraries preferred), showing progressive experience in cataloguing.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Integrated Library Systems (ILS) or Library Services Platforms (LSP), including modules for acquisitions and/or cataloguing, and developing or working with system-generated reports.
- Experience with cataloguing print and electronic resources and knowledge of MARC, LCSH, RDA, and Library of Congress classification is required.
- Proven ability to produce quality work with a high degree of accuracy, while managing multiple and completing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with awareness of when to take initiative and when to consult with others.

**For a complete job description please visit our website**:
Pay: $64,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Peterborough, ON K9L 0G2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- library: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-07-28
Expected start date: 2023-09-05